A Moose and a Lobster Walk Into a Bar by John McDonald A wonderful mix of classic Maine storytelling, stretched truths and wry observations made by John McDonald during his many travels through the Pine Tree State. In this collection of essays and stories, John extols the important economic power of Maine's Yard Sale Industry, bemoans that Massachusetts (still upset because it allowed Maine to become a state in 1820) is buying it back one house at a time and relates how the state's infamous black fly was really just an attempt at controlling tourists gone haywire.